Tuner is a podcast about music hosted by Brian Barone and John Lagomarsino. We go inside your favorite pop songs to find out what makes them tick, and why we really like them. New episodes released every other Monday.

The musical “Hamilton” and its cast album have become something of a sensation. Today, we look at the song “My Shot” to explore how it uses musical tactics both old and new to introduce us to an ambitious founding father.